Information Manager

The Vacancy

Are you a dynamic and innovative professional with a passion for information management in the construction industry?

Wates are seeking an Information Manager to join our team and lead high-profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh ideas, and elevate your career within a supportive and diverse team. If you are ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of construction, we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Information Managers are a valuable part of our team, playing a crucial role in the delivery and management of Digital Information and Data throughout all project phases. They ensure compliance with Wates’ and industry-recognised information standards, such as ISO 19650. This includes managing information and data quality checks, implementing and administering Common Data Environments (CDE), establishing and monitoring information exchange processes, and supporting the maintenance of a "Golden Thread" of information. They also coordinate information management activities with various functions within Wates.

As our Information Manager, you will:

• Produce and communicate project information and data status reports sourced from various repositories, such as CDE data, model data, and information requirement data.
• Establish, monitor, and supervise information exchange processes, including file naming protocols in line with the required information standards (such as ISO 19650).
• Serve as the point of contact for ongoing CDE and information management project support, including third parties such as suppliers, consultants, and clients.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of driving innovation and ensuring that our projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will leverage your expertise in information management to enhance project efficiency, minimize delays, and reduce risks. By promoting transparency and collaboration, you will help us achieve exceptional outcomes and maintain a competitive edge in the industry

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car *
• Travel covered to any of our sites*
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
• One of the best learning and development programmes which is customizable to support your career progression goals. (c.7000 training sessions delivered year to date across the WATES Group)
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

(*Subject to role…….)

To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.

If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies or to discuss career opportunities in strict confidence, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.